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Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

How to ‘flatter’ the Chinese In-laws!

1. Guru The word guru as used in English is used in the same sense as Sanskrit and refers to a person who is regarded as a teacher, guide, expert or master.

2. Juggernaut The word juggernaut, which means an overwhelming and unstoppable force, comes from the word “Jagannatha” which means ‘Lord of the World.’

3. Serpent The word serpent comes from the Sanskrit word “sarpa” meaning snake.

4. Avatar The word avatar comes from the Sanskrit word “avatara”, which means ‘descent’ and in Hinduism, the word refers to the manifestation or incarnation of a deity.

5. Loot The word loot as used in English comes from the Sanskrit word “lunth” which means ‘to rob’. It is used both as a verb and as a noun in English, with the noun referring to goods that have been stolen.

6. Punch While the word punch can refer to hitting someone with the fist, punch is also a drink that is made from wine or spirits and mixed with fruits and spices. This word comes from the Sanskrit word “pancha” which means ‘five’, as a traditional punch drink was made using five ingredients.

7. Pundit In modern English usage, the word pundit is used to refer to a person who is highly skilled or an expert in a particular field. It comes from the Sanskrit word “pandit”, which means ‘learned’ or ‘skilled’ as well as a ‘learned man’.

8. Mantra In English, the word mantra is used to refer to a slogan or a statement that is used often. It comes from the Sanskrit word “mantra” which means a hymn or a chant.

9. Jungle The word jungle, as used to mean forest or wilderness comes from the Sanskrit word “jangala” which means an arid or an uncultivated piece of land.

10. Thug Thug is an adjective usually used for a man who is violent or a bully. It has got its origin in Hindi “Thag” meaning “swindler” that has come from the Sanskrit word “sthagati”.

11. Singapore The English language name Singapore comes from its Malay name Singapura, which is believed to have been derived from Sanskrit meaning "Lion City".

Learn Fluent English with Professor Ashish

English Words Originated from Sanskrit

A smooth, practical introduction to essential Turkish greetings from merhaba to güle güle with quick, memorable meanings and cultural touches that make each phrase feel natural, warm, and human. Perfect for beginners who want to sound real.

EvetTurkish 

Bölüm 1: Merhaba to Güle Güle: Turkish Greetings That Feel Like Home

In this episode we are going to learn 【Location】in Chinese. 
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As a beginner, there're some vocabularies that you didn't learn before, and native speaker's speed seems too fast to understand. But don't worry, let's do it step by step. 
Step 1: listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.
Step 2: look at the text to check if you guessed it right. 
Step 3: listen one more time, repeat after it.
Step 4: practice until you can speak as the normal speed without looking at the text. 
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我家附近很方便。
wǒ jiā fù jìn hěn fāng biàn 。
My neighborhood is very convenient.
地铁站在我家对面。
dì tiě zhàn zài wǒ jiā duì miàn 。
The subway station is across from my house.
左边有超市和酒吧，右边有银行和体育馆。
zuǒ bian yǒu chāo shì hé jiǔ bā ， yòu bian yǒu yín háng hé tǐ yù guǎn 。
There is a supermarket and a bar on the left, and a bank and a gym on the right.
我家后面是一个商场。
wǒ jiā hòu miàn shì yí gè shāng chǎng 。
Behind my house is a shopping mall.
商场里面有很多餐厅。
shāng chǎng lǐ miàn yǒu hěn duō cān tīng 。
There are many restaurants inside the mall.
公司离我家一千米，走路五分钟就到了。
gōng sī lí wǒ jiā yì qiān mǐ ， zǒu lù wǔ fēn zhōng jiù dào le 。
The company is one kilometer away from my house, it's just a five-minute walk.
出小区后往右一直走，在第一个红绿灯路口左拐。
chū xiǎo qū hòu wǎng yòu yì zhí zǒu ， zài dì yī gè hóng lǜ dēng lù kǒu zuǒ guǎi 。
Go straight right out of the community and turn left at the first traffic light.
再往前走五百米，公司就在马路的左边。
zài wǎng qián zǒu wǔ bǎi mǐ ， gōng sī jiù zài mǎ lù de zuǒ bian 。
Walk for five hundred meters further and the company is on the left side of the road.

Daily Chinese With Yuli

位置 Location （Beginner）

Ever found yourself tangled up in the difference between 'off' and 'of'? Join Smith and their esteemed guest speaker as they embark on a journey to demystify these often confusing terms. What's the key to using them with confidence? Let's find out. In this engaging discussion, Smith and the guest speaker delve into practical examples and common scenarios where 'off' and 'of' are frequently used. By the end of this enlightening conversation, learners will have a solid grasp on these distinctions, empowering them to communicate with precision and clarity.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Off vs Of

Struggling to describe your favourite music in English? 🎧 Whether you love the chill vibes of Reggae, the energy of Hard Rock, or the catchy beats of K-Pop, this lesson is for you!

In our latest video, we break down:
✅ 8 essential music words (like lyrics, chorus, and beat)
✅ 8 major music genres with clear examples
✅ A useful grammar tip about -ing adjectives
✅ Fun "Did You Know?" facts you can share with friends!

Perfect for intermediate (B1-B2) learners — and remember, you can pause anytime to practise! 🛑

The English Effect

Music Mayhem


En el episodio de esta semana te hablo de la palabra abracadabra. Palabra reconocida en muchos idiomas y asociada con la magia, pero, ¿sabes su origen? ¿Y los diferentes usos que se le han dado a lo largo del tiempo? Te lo cuento todo, o mejor dicho, casi todo, ya que abracadabra es una palabra misteriosa, y su origen y usos parece que también.

En el episodio también te hablo de un reto que he creado para ti, y que lo inspiro.

Espero que disfrutes el episodio. Si lo haces, por favor no te olvides de dejar una valoración al podcast en la plataforma desde la que lo estás escuchando. ¡Eso me ayuda muchísimo!

Puedes leer el artículo sobre el origen de abracadabra y sus diferentes usos aquí: https://www.bbc.com/mundo/articles/c1ejgejy5jeo 


Blanca to go 

142 – Abracadabra

Language lovers, tune in!

I hear this question, “How can I sound more like a native English speaker?” all the time, and I always give the same response. Use the shadowing technique!

Shadowing involves repeating someone's speech immediately after they say it. It's like you're following them as your shadow follows you. The beauty of this technique is that anyone can do it alone. Since most people learning a second language don't have the opportunity to speak with native speakers often, speaking it on your own is the next best thing. This method isn't only for English learning; it will work for all languages!

Tune in to the latest Express to Impress podcast episode to learn how to implement the shadowing technique. Learn about its origins and get tips to implement it effectively.  You’ll be inspired by the stories I share of people who have attained near-native English fluency and pronunciation by using this technique. By the end, you’ll be convinced the shadowing technique is an incredibly powerful English learning tool!

Episode originally published on September 11, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-learning/.

Express to Impress

Introducing the Shadowing Technique for English Learning

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こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。


今日もN4です！
〜ても、をします。話の流れと逆のことを言いたい時に使います。

早速例文を作りましょう！

・雨が降っても、出かける予定です。

・暑くても、汗はかきません。

・うまくいかなくてもやってみる価値はあります。

・休みの日でも、ぼくは6時に起きます。

・考えても、よくわかりません。


こんな感じですね。
ても、の前の文と違うことを言いたい時に、ーてもと使います。

これもよく使います。
日常会話でこういう会話はよく出てきますね。

一緒に声に出して練習したり、例文作ってみてくださいね！

ぼくのレッスンでは、こういう例文を作る練習もできますし、それ以外にも、日本のニュースを読んだり、いろんなトピックを話したり、いろいろできます。

もし話してみたい！と思った方は、ぜひオンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！お待ちしています！

ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！ではまた！
